Artist description Mel Hood is a wonderful, mature jazz singer. He worked the "chitlin' circuit" as a young man, eventually landing at the Jersey Shore. He is the owner of the legendary Jazz & Blues Club "Jasons" in Belmar, New Jersey. Mel has long been regarded as one of the "true voices" of Jazz and Blues - in New Jersey or anywhere!

Music Style Jazz Vocals

Musical Influences Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald

Similar Artists Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Mel Torme, Harry Connick, jr.

Artist History Mel is backed by the Bobby Boyd Quartet, a top jazz ensemble based at the Jersey Shore. You can hear them live every Sunday at Jason's in South Belmar, NJ. Call 732-681-1416 for reservations.

Group Members Mel Hood: Vocals; Bobby Boyd: Drums; Brad Mandigo: Keyboards; Bob Mariner: Stand Up Bass; Jerry Topinka: Guitar.

Instruments Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Stand Up Bass, Guitar

Albums Live At Jasons

Additional Info The MP3s and CD were recorded live at Jasons by Troy Topinka of Freehold Music Contemporary Studios

Location So. Belmar, NJ - USA

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